Toxins In Our Environment -Part 1

Toxins In Our Environment -Part 1   Are we slowly killing ourselves from lack of knowledge or education concerning what’s in and around us? I am beginning to feel that way. I do not want to seem like such a negative person because I don’t feel that I really am. However, it’s hard when I […]

What We Need To Know Now

What We Need To Know Now I hope that by now we all are beginning to understand the bad effects of stress. As we know it, stress is also called as a “silent killer”. I believe stress itself affects our immune system, which in turn, can cause high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and can allow abnormal […]

An Easier Way to Lose Weight

An Easier Way to Lose Weight Any of you who really know me, know I will be the first to say, “ I do not like to exercise.” I have been to medical school, I know better! I tend to make up all kinds of excuses as to why I can’t do it… I have […]

Easy and delicious Hummus recipe

Easy and delicious Hummus recipe This recipe makes about 5 cups or 10 – 15 servings. 4 cups of drained, cooked chickpeas (I usually cook mine in vegetable stock.) Reserve the liquid 6 garlic cloves, chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper […]

Lessons From America’s Oldest Men

Lessons From America’s Oldest Men   America’s oldest man, Shelby Harris, passed away on July 25, 2012. He was a wise 111 year old. When asked what was he secret to a long life, he replied, “Love people and believe in them.”Before Mr Harris’ title of being “America’s Oldest Person”, was Mr. Walter Breuing. Mr […]

Living By The Sea- Preventive Medicine?

Living By The Sea- Preventive Medicine? I recently read a few articles and studies which reveal those who live near the sea have better health! British researchers from the University of Exeter found those who live inland were less likely to report having ratings of “good health” than people who live closer to the coast. […]

Poor Sleep Could Put You In A Nursing Home?

Poor Sleep Could Put You In A Nursing Home? We have recently heard about how the lack of sleep can cause an increased risk of diabetes, weight gain and stroke, but listen to this new study! Did you know that lack of sleep could help put you into a nursing home? The Journal of the […]

When You Eat Matters

When You Eat Matters Have you ever thought about how many social or business events you have around food? It seems that whenever we Americans want to get together to do something, there is always food involved. Our society’s eating patterns have changed over the years. People have greater access to food and reasons to […]

New Research Proves Vitamins Help The Brain

New Research Proves Vitamins Help The Brain Recently a series of new studies were published in three medical journals, the British Journal of Nutrition, Human Psychopharmacology, and Psychopharmacology. Teams of British neuroscientists investigated the effects of multivitamin supplementation on mood and cognitive function and found that taking a multivitamin daily can improve cognitive performance in […]

Look At Your Ear Lobe

Look At Your Ear Lobe I was a nurse in my early years of life and then went back to school to become a doctor.  I went to 4 years of premed schooling, 4 years of medical school and 2 years of internship. I have spent years working with oncology and auto-immune diseased patients. I […]